Meaning of FRUITING BODY

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  an organ specialized for producing spores
	See Also:		acervulus, aecium, ascocarp, basidiocarp, plant organ
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A macroscopic reproductive structure produced by some fungi (e.g., mushrooms) and some bacteria (e.g., myxobacteria). Fruiting bodies are distinct in size, shape, and coloration for each species.